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ASTRO TAB
A745
Internet Tablet With Touchscreen
Quick Start Guide
Please read carefully before using.
ÂÂ Table of Contents
English
Thank You.................................................... 3
Connecting to the Internet.............. 19
Package Contents.........................................................3
Features..........................................................................4
Requirements...............................................................19
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network...................................... 20
Getting to Know the internet
tablet............................................................ 5
Browsing the Web.................................. 22
About the Touchscreen................................................8
Protective Film.........................................................8
Touchscreen Actions..............................................8
About the Orientation Sensor......................................9
Charging the Tablet....................................................10
Inserting a Memory Card...........................................10
Resetting the Tablet..................................................... 11
Getting Started...................................... 12
Turning the Tablet On and Off ..................................12
Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby) ........13
Unlocking the Screen...........................................13
Home Screen at a Glance.........................................14
About Applications.....................................................15
Preinstalled Applications......................................15
Installing Applications..........................................16
About Widgets.............................................................17
About Notifications......................................................18
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Optional Connections......................... 26
Connecting to a Computer.......................................26
Connecting Headphones..........................................27
Using the USB Full-Size Adapter..................................28
Connecting a Keyboard......................................28
Connecting a Storage Device............................28
Setting the System Options............... 29
Specifications.......................................... 30
WARRANTY
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Table Of Contents
ÂÂ Thank You
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Congratulations on your purchase of this Internet Tablet.
This guide is provided to help you get quickly started with
your tablet; please read it carefully and save it for future
reference.
To view PDF documents, download and install
the free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe
website at www.adobe.com.
Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are
included in the package. Should an item be missing,
please contact the local retailer from whom you purchased
this product.
 Internet Tablet
 USB cable
 USB host/keyboard
adapter
 Power adapter
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Thank You
Features
 Browse the Web
Visit your favorite websites
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 Check your e-mail
Keep in touch with friends and family
 Watch YouTube™ videos
Browse the world’s most popular video-sharing
community
 Built-in camera
Convenient front-facing camera
 Automatic orientation detection
Read any way you want; the display adjusts
automatically!
Reading books in the ePub format requires the included
E-book reader application.
 Read your favorite books
Download thousands of books with the included
E-book reader *
 Discover thousands of apps for Android™
Games, applications and more with the installed
marketplace
 Connect to the Internet wirelessly
High-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n networking
 Enjoy your media library anywhere
Portable powerhouse plays popular music, video and
photo formats
 MicroSD memory card reader
Increase your storage capacity (up to 32 GB supported)
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Thank You
Unit at a Glance
Name
Camera
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Description
Front-facing camera
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Getting To Know The Internet Tablet
Name
Description
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Power Key
Press to turn the unit on, or to
turn the screen on and off.
Headphone
jack
Audio output connection for
head-phones.
USB Host
Connect a storage device to
the tablet.
Volume +
key
Press to increase the volume
level.
Volume - key Press to decrease the volume
level.
SD Card slot
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Load external microSD memory
cards here.
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Description
camera
Rear-facing camera
Speaker
Speaker output is automatically
muted when using headphone
jack.
10
Reset
Press to reset the tablet if it
freezes or otherwise behaves
abnormally. (Use a paperclip
or other small object to gently
press this key.)
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Name
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Getting To Know The Internet Tablet
About the Touchscreen
English
Your tablet comes equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen which allows access to the tablet’s functions.
Use your fingertip to touch the area of the screen where
a control icon is displayed. If you touch and hold the
screen, it will register as a continuous button press.
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it
with excessive force or with any object other
than your finger. For best response, make sure
your hands are clean before using the touchscreen controls.
buttons, menu items, the on-screen keyboard and other
items displayed on the screen.
You can perform the following actions on the touchscreen
using your fingertip.
Touch:
To activate an on-screen item (e.g.,
application icons, buttons, menu
items and the letter/symbols of the
on-screen keyboard), simply touch it
with your fingertip.
Touch and
Hold:
Some on-screen items have an
alternate action if you touch and hold
it (e.g., opening an alternate menu or
to activate the drag function). To touch
and hold an item, touch the item and
do not lift your fingertip until the action
occurs.
Drag:
Drag an on-screen item to change its
position (e.g., an application icon on
the home screen).
To drag an item, touch and hold it for
a moment, then without lifting your
fingertip, move your fingertip on the
screen until the item reaches its target
destination.
Protective Film
A thin film has been applied to the touchscreen to protect
it during shipping. The protective film should be removed
before use. To remove it, simply take a corner of the film
and peel it away from the screen.
Touchscreen Actions
You can control the functions of the tablet by using
the touchscreen in combination with the three touch
keys located on the bezel. To control the tablet with the
touchscreen, use your fingertip to manipulate icons,
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Getting To Know The Internet Tablet
Swipe up/down on the screen to scroll
through a list. On some screens,
you may be able to swipe left/right to
change the view.
To swipe, touch the screen and then
quickly move your fingertip across the
screen without lifting your fingertip.
Do not pause on the screen with your
fingertip at the initial point of contact
or you may accidentally drag an item
instead.
Double-tap:
About the Orientation Sensor
The tablet contains a sensor that will automatically
change the orientation of most screens as you rotate the
tablet. The sensor works best when the tablet is rotated
perpendicular to the ground (i.e., when the tablet is held
upright and not flat on its back).
Quickly tap the screen twice on a
webpage or other application screen
to zoom (the application must support
the double-tap/zoom function). Within
the browser, double-tapping a webpage section will cause the browser to
zoom and fit that section to the width
of the screen.
The orientation sensor can be turned on and off in the
Display settings menu.
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English
Swipe:
Charging the Tablet
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The current battery status will be always displayed in the
lower right of the screen in the system information bar.
The battery icon
will change in accordance with the
battery status.
Inserting a Memory Card
The tablet accepts microSD memory cards. Insert a
memory card into the microSD card slot to:
 Increase the memory capacity of your tablet
When connected to the DC charger, the status area on
the bottom bar will display the charging icon. Note the
lightning symbol inside the battery icon.
 Play media files stored on the memory card (e.g.
music, video or photo files).
To charge the battery:
To insert a memory card:
1.
1.
Plug one end of the included power adapter into an
AC 100-240V outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the included power adapter into
the power jack on the tablet.
3. Disconnect the power adapter when the tablet is fully
charged.
The battery used in this device may cause a fire
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, incinerate or heat the device. Do
not leave the device in direct sunlight or in a car
with its windows closed. Do not connect the
device to a power source other than that which
is indicated here or on the label, as this may
result in a fire or electric shock.
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Align the memory card with the card slot. The metal
contacts of the memory card should face down and
towards the LCD screen.
2. Slide the card into the spring-loaded slot. Push the
card in until it clicks into place.
Do not attempt to insert objects other than a
microSD memory card into the card slot. A
compatible memory card should fit easily into
the card slot. If you encounter resistance, check
the alignment of the card. Do not attempt to
force the card in.
Avoid touching the gold contacts of the memory
card.
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3. Grasp the card by its edge to remove it.
1. UNMOUNT the memory card.
To avoid damage and data corruption, do not
remove a memory card while data is being
written to or read from the card. For example,
do not remove a card while playing a music file
stored on the card.
a. In the home screen, tap the Launcher Tab and
then touch Settings to show the settings menu.
b. Touch Storage to show the storage settings.
c. Touch Unmount SD card to prepare the memory
card for safe removal.
Resetting the Tablet
Reset the tablet if it should freeze and does not respond
or otherwise malfunctions.
1.
Disconnect your tablet if it is connected to a
computer.
2. Push and hold down the power button until the tablet
powers off. Then push the power button one more
time to restart the tablet.
2. Push the card further into the slot until you hear a
click. The card will spring out of the slot.
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Getting To Know The Internet Tablet
English
To release and remove a memory card:
ÂÂ Getting Started
Turning the Tablet on and off
2. Touch OK to turn off the tablet.
English
To turn the tablet on:
 Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen
turns on. Wait until the Home screen appears; the
tablet is now ready for use.
To turn the tablet off:
1.
Press and hold the Power key until the confirmation
message appears.
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Getting Started
Unlocking the Screen
When the tablet is on, you can turn off the screen to
conserve battery power. Simply press the Power key
once to turn the screen off. Press the Power key again to
turn the screen back on.
When the screen turns off, you will have to unlock the
screen when you turn it back on.
To unlock the screen, touch and drag the Lock icon to
the edge of the circle that appears.
To conserve battery power, the screen can be
set to turn off automatically when the tablet is not
in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes).
This Sleep option can be found in the Display
menu.
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Getting Started
English
Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby)
If a password has been set, enter the password to finish
unlocking the screen. The Screen Unlock password can
be set in the Security settings menu.
Home Screen at a Glance
The Home Screen is the starting point for all of the
features of your tablet.
English
WARNING: Please write down your password/
pin/lock pattern. Misplacing or forgetting this
will lock the user out. Recovering the unit will
reset the device back to factory defaults. ALL
YOUR DATA & PROGRAMS WILL BE LOST.
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Name
Notification
Bar
Description
Shows notification icons such as
time, battery level and the network
signal strength; touch the bar to
open the full Notifications panel.
Touch a Notification icon to display
more detail.
Getting Started
Name
Description
About Applications
Back
Touch to go back to the previous
screen.
To open an application, touch the application icon on the
home screen or in the Launcher.
Home icon
Touch to go back to the central
Home screen.
Launcher screen:
Recent Apps Touch to display the list of
thumbnail images of apps you
have worked on recently. Touch
an App to open it.
Launcher
Tab
English
Open the Launcher to view the
list of all Applications installed on
the tablet. Touch the Launcher
tab to open the Launcher.
Preinstalled Applications
Some applications have been installed on your tablet for
your convenience. These applications include:
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Getting Started
English
Browse the web.
Check your e-mail.
Display the calendar or record events
and appointments to manage your
schedule.
View photos andvideos, plus edit
photos.
Perform simple mathematical
operations.
Access the settings menu to adjust
the tablet’s options.
Take pictures or videos with the frontfacing camera.
View videos.
View the current time, or set an
alarm.
View and manage files stored on the
tablet.
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Getting Started
Removing Widgets
You can also download and install additional applications
from the play store, the web browser or other sources.
Touch and hold the Widget until Remove icon appears
at the top of the screen, then drag the Widget to the
Remove icon to remove it.
The tablet must be set to allow installation of applications
from non-market sources. The unknown sources option
can be set in the Application settings menu.
About Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can
place on the Home screens to access your favorite
features.
Adding Widgets to a Home Screen
1.
Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the Widget.
2. Touch the Launcher Tab.
3. Touch WIDGETS to show all widgets and then hold
on a widget icon to add it to the Home screen.
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Getting Started
English
Installing Applications
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About Notifications
To respond to a Notification:
The icons that appear in the Notification bar at the
bottom right corner of the screen alert you when new
messages arrive or alarms or other application events
occur.
Touch a notification in the list; the Notifications panel will
close and the application associated with the notification
will launch.
View and respond to the notifications by opening the full
Notifications panel.
 Touch the Notification bar to open the Notifications
panel.
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To close the Notifications panel:
 Touch any other area of the screen except the
Notifications panel or;
 Touch the Back icon.
Getting Started
ÂÂ Connecting to the Internet
 Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be
affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.
Please refer to your wireless router’s documentation for
help, or ask your network administrator for details.
In order to connect to the Internet, you will need either of
the following:
You may encounter open Wi-Fi networks, or “hot
A wireless router or access point with a broadspots.” These networks are usually configured
band Internet connection
so that you can simply connect to them without
needing to know its settings; the tablet will obtain
The wireless router must support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n connecall the information it needs from the router autotions. If the router supports 802.11n, make sure that it has
matically.
been configured to accept 802.11b/g/n connections as well.
Requirements
A minimum connection speed of 64 Kbps is recommended. Faster speeds will enable a better
Internet experience.
You will need to know the name of your network (SSID),
as well as the password or other credentials if your
network is secured. These settings can usually be found
on the administration webpage of your wireless router.
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Connecting To The Internet
English
This tablet can utilize Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
The Notification bar displays icons that indicate your
tablet’s Wi-Fi status.
English
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves
indicate connection strength).
[no icon]
There are no Wi-Fi networks in range, or
the Wi-Fi radio is off.
1. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio if it is not already on. To
turn on Wi-Fi:
a. Go to the Home screen:
Touch the Home icon.
b. Open the Launcher screen:
Touch the Launcher Tab, then touch Settings.
c.
Open the Wireless & Networks menu:
Touch WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
d. Open the Wi-Fi settings menu:
Touch WiFi.
e. Make sure that the Wi-Fi option box is set to ON.
Touch and slide the block to the right to enable
the Wi-Fi connection.
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When Wi-Fi is on, the tablet will look for and display a list
of available Wi-Fi networks.
If a network that you have connected to previously
is found, the tablet will connect to it.
If you don’t see your network in the list, you
can force the tablet to re-scan. To scan for networks, tap the SCAN icon located on the top
right corner of the screen.
2. Select an available Wi-Fi network to connect to:
In the same Wi-Fi settings menu above, touch a network
in the list.
Connecting To The Internet
If the network is open, the tablet will prompt you to
confirm connection to the network. Touch Connect to
confirm.
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If the network is secured (as indicated by a Lock icon),
the tablet will prompt you to enter a password or other
credentials. Touch the Wireless password box to show
the on-screen keyboard and then use it to enter the
password. Touch Connect to confirm.
When you have successfully connected to a Wi-Fi
network, the Notifications bar at the bottom of the screen
will show a Wi-Fi signal indicator.
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Connecting To The Internet
ÂÂ Browsing the Web
English
The Browser application lets you visit webpages and find information on the web. Keep up with the news, your
friends, or enjoy video from YouTube™, the world’s most popular video-sharing community.
To use Browser, the tablet must be connected to the
Internet. Read the section “Connecting to the Internet” to
learn how to connect to the Internet.
Name
Description
Address bar
Displays the address (URL) of
the current page. Touch the
bar to enter a new address
or to search the web.
Goto Bookmarks icon
Touch to view bookmarks, to
view your most visited sites, or
to view your browser history.
Search icon
Touch to search with Google
browser.
Add Bookmark
icon
Touch to add bookmarks.
New Window (+) Creates new browser window.
To open Browser, touch the Browser icon on the Home
screen or in the Launcher.
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Browsing The Web
 To go to a webpage.
1.
Touch the Address
bar at the top of the
Browser screen. The
keyboard will open
automatically. (If the
address bar is not
visible, drag the page
down to return to the
top of the Browser
screen.)
2. Use the keyboard
to enter the address
(URL) of the webpage
(e.g., www.google.
com).
3. Touch Enter key to
open the webpage.
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 To bookmark a webpage.
Bookmark your favorite webpages in order to visit
them quickly without entering a URL.
1.
Go to the webpage that you
want to bookmark
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Some common Browser actions are described below.
2. Touch the Add
Bookmark icon.
3. If desired, you can
modify the name
of the bookmark
or its location
(URL address).
Otherwise, touch
OK to finish
adding the bookmark.
Browsing The Web
 To go to a bookmarked webpage.
1.
Touch the Goto
Bookmark icon.
3. Touch “Delete
bookmark“.
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4. Touch “OK” to confirm.
2. Touch a bookmark
tile to open it.
Browser menu
While viewing a webpage, touch the icon shown
on the right to open the Browser menu, the icon
is located on the top right corner of the screen.
The options are:
 Refresh: Refresh the current webpage.
 To delete a bookmarked webpage.
1.
Touch the Goto
Bookmark icon.
2. Touch and hold a
bookmark tile to
open the option
menu.
 Forward: Go to the next webpage.
 New tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under
a new tab.
 New incognito tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under a new tab and the pages you view in the
new window will not appear in your browser history
or search history. See the on-screen explanation of
going incognito.
 Share page: Use Email to send the webpage URL.
 Find on page: Search for content on the current
page.
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Browsing The Web
 Request desktop site:
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 Save for offline reading: Save this page onto the internal memory, then you can read it when the internet
connection is disabled.
 Page info: View information about the current page,
including the URL.
 Settings: Customize the Browser.
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Browsing The Web
ÂÂ Optional Connections
Connecting to a Computer
English
Connect the tablet to a computer to transfer files.
1. Connect your tablet to the computer.
 Touch the Notification bar to open the notifications
panel.
With the included USB cable:
 Plug the small end of the cable into the USB 2.0 Hispeed connector of the tablet.
 Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB
2.0 Hi-speed port on the computer.
When your tablet is connected, a USB icon will
appear in the Notification bar.
The Tablet’s “mass storage mode” is compatible
with many operating systems including:
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or higher and
Mac OS or Linux.
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Optional Connections
Connecting Headphones
 Touch USB connected to mount the tablet’s built-in
storage, then touch “Turn on USB storage” and “OK”
when prompted to confirm. When mounted, you can
copy files to/from your computer.
Connect a pair of headphones (or earphones) to the
tablet to enjoy media in private.
Your tablet will be recognized by the computer as a
Removable Storage drive. Drag and drop files between
your tablet and the computer. To learn more about copying files, please refer to the documentation included with
your computer or operating system.
Lower the volume level of the tablet before connecting
headphones and then slowly raise the volume to a
comfortable listening level.
 The headphones must have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) plug.
 When headphones are connected, speaker output
will be disabled automatically.
Hearing experts advise against the constant
use of personal stereos played at high volume.
Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to
hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in
the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and
seek medical advice.
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Optional Connections
English
2. Mount the storage drive.
Using the USB Full-Size Adapter
English
The USB full-size adapter can be used to connect and
use USB devices with the tablet. The adapter converts
the Micro USB port on the tablet into a USB On-the-Go
(OTG) connector.
You may also use this connection to add a
mouse to the tablet.
The adapter supports one connection at a time.
To use a keyboard and mouse simultaneously,
you will need to add an external USB hub.
Connecting a Storage Device
Use the included USB full-size (Type A) adapter to
connect a storage device to the tablet (e.g., a USB flash
memory drive).
This connection supports a maximum storage
size of 32 GB. For additional storage capacity,
a microSD card can be added to the tablet.
Connecting a Keyboard
For times when you want to type for an extended period
of time, you may want to connect a full-size keyboard to
the tablet.
Use the included USB full-size (Type A) adapter to
connect a keyboard to the tablet.
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Optional Connections
ÂÂ Setting the System Options
Many applications will have their own settings; refer to the documentation provided by the application developer
to learn more.
To open the Settings menu:
1.
From the Home screen, touch the Launcher Tab.
2. Touch Settings to open the Settings menu.
The settings are grouped by category. Touch a category to open and adjust its
settings on the right.
Please refer to the manual for a description of the items in the
Settings menu.
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Setting The System Options
English
Open the system settings menu to adjust how the tablet looks and functions.
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English
Processor
ALLWINNER A64, QUAD-Core
Cortex-A7 1.3GHz
GPU
Mali 400 MP2
RAM
1GB
Storage
microSD card slot (max. 32GB
supported)
Display
7.0”IPS 1024*600 , capacitive
touchscreen
Networking
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Audio Output
3.5 mm headphone
PC Interface
USB 2.0 hi-speed
Additional Features
Front/Back facing camera
Built-in microphone
Mono speaker
Operating System
Android™ 7.0
Power
Rechargeable Li-poly battery
power adapter
Playback Time
(hours) *
Up to 12 hours music, 3 hours
video, 3 hours web browsing
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brightness set to default. Actual playback results may vary.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
The Astro Tab brand and its products are owned by Inspira Technologies LLC (“Astro Tab” or the “Company”). This is a limited warranty for the
product purchased and contained in this package (the “Product”). For Astro Tab to honor this limited warranty, the original retail purchaser (“you”)
must present a valid proof of purchase of the Product, such as a receipt.
This warranty is void if Company deems, in its discretion, that the Product may have been damaged through modification, improper use, end
user negligence, water damage, or tampering of the bar code of the Product unit. This warranty is a limited warranty for repair/replacement of
product, subject to the conditions set forth herein.
INSPIRA TECHNOLOGIES LLC IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND
COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE RETAIL PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT.
Subject to the applicable provisions set forth herein, with regard to this limited warranty, you are responsible for all costs in connection with the
shipping and handling of the Product to Astro Tab, and Astro Tab is likewise responsible for all shipping and handling of the Product back to
you. Astro Tab bears no risk of loss of the Product in connection with the transportation and shipment of the Product in any way relating to this
limited warranty.
90 DAYS Parts & Labor
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty – Astro Tab warrants to you as the original retail purchaser of the Product, that should the Product have any
defect, under normal conditions, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without
charge, if submitted to Astro Tab within a period of 90 days from the date of purchase of Product. This warranty only covers manufacturer defects
and the Product must be returned to Company in its original condition. Proof of Purchase, in the form of a valid receipt, is required.
1 YEAR Limited Parts
The 1 year limited parts warranty gives you the option to return Product to Astro Tab for repair/replacement. You will be responsible for labor
charges. This warranty does not cover any incidental or indirect costs incurred as a result of a defect in the Product, including any consequential,
incidental or indirect damages.
Contact Us
Our email address is: [email protected]
Please make sure to include the model number and brief description of the problem you are encountering.
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Specifications
Warranty
English
Warranty
Limited Warranty